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Stafford Diner

3.1 (227 reviews)
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Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Frankie R.

Solid old school diner, perfect for a quick breakfast. Staff was friendly, service was fast, and the breakfast was delicious. The food was hot and the coffee was flowing! What more could you ask for? As one would expect for a Jersey diner, the menu had a ton of options and could satisfy any morning craving. The prices were extremely reasonable which was a nice surprise, especially being so close to LBI!

Original French toast with a side of home fries and bacon
Carmen Y.

I'm really not a breakfast person but I will say this was some of the best French toast I've had in a while. The building was packed with customers but service was on point. Very clean establishment!

Breakfast hoagie
Steve J.

Typical tasty diner fare. Good service, nice selection of breakfast, lunch or dinners. Food was hot and tasty. Service was good and friendly.

Chicken Caesar Wrap, Greek Omelet, side of corned beef hash
Brianne D.

Classic diner with a full menu and servers running around. It's located conveniently near the parkway entrance. We are usually able to walk in and be seated right away. The portions are a great size for the value and not overloaded on breakfast potatoes. Will continue to come here for the reliable meals and service.

Stephanie G.

Solid breakfast option with plenty of tables and an old school diner vibe complete with some neon lighting. The cinnabun French toast was delightful if you want to indulge in sweets first thing in the morning. The eggs were fine as expected. Coffee was okay as well. Service was quick. Overall, I don't think anything was spectacular, but it was a good breakfast diner meal.

Rosie P.

We've been coming to the Stafford Diner for over 20 years and it never disappoints. The owners and staff are great, friendly and so helpful. The food is always hot and it always hits the spot. They also make the best party melts and quesadillas around. In Jersey we take our diner food seriously and this place is amazing.

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thicclyss

I've been here many times and they never disappoint. I'm a big burger fan, and I usually order burgers when I come here, and they always come out perfectly cooked (to my liking, of course), and the fries are always great. Servers are always friendly and accommodating, and prices are fair. The retro themed aspect of the diner gives it an old school feel, and just makes it more enjoyable to eat there. One warning; This place packs 'em in!

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Barbara R.

Their food is awful Look at my potato skins Instead of fresh cheese they used cheese wiz Disgusting and they had fatty bacon underneath the wiz cheese Their mashed potatoes are instant too The taco salad was awful Got sick from the food Will not go back And Someone I know got sick from going here too Not gluten friendly or educated on gf food

Buckwheat Pancakes & Egg Over-Easy

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My favorite diner ! Staff is friendly and food is good . Always come here and have met nice people of all ages and backgrounds .

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had a great breakfast today!!! and really nice servers, was really busy and the servers handled it great.

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Anya was awesome and food very good. Thank you Anya for making our meal an enjoyable time.

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Have been going there almost 25 years and the early bird menu can't be beaten! Quick service by pleasant servers!

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Good diner food. Good service. Always dependable. Why do u need to make this 85 characters to post a review?

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Never wrote a review for Mainland and it's where we eat the most so that doesn't make any sense…read more Time to redeem myself. We love this place. They got a nice rotation of local beers mixed in with the big boys and they can do a mean cocktail too. Buffalo cauliflower is my fav app on the menu.. plenty of hot sauce and blue cheese and all the sandwiches are equally tasty. Chop salad is another sneaky one that's just really good. Last night was cinco de mayo so they rocked an al pastor taco special that should be on the menu permanently if it's not already. We dig the garage doors and fire pits all year round. Service has always been great. 5 fn stars go to these guys.

Enjoyable visit to the Mainland this week. Very festive for Christmas!…read more Food was good. Wings were tasty but skimpy. Pretzel was enjoyable. Burgers were cooked perfectly and the fries were nice and hot. Only complaint about the food is their choice of 'plates'. Everything is served on these tiny aluminum trays. Not only does it give you a cafeteria vibe, but they simply aren't practical. I took the lettuce off my burger and the only place I could put it was on the table. Draft beers were very good. Fresh and cold. Can tell they keep their beer lines clean. Server was quirky but friendly and efficient. From what I could tell, the whole staff seemed to be really hustling on a very crowded night. Only issue of the night was the check. Our food and drink total was $117 (pre-tax). However, the bill had it as $125 - without explanation. We of course called it out and after some discernment in the kitchen the server comes back to tell us that the $8 difference was for the mushrooms and onions we added to our burgers. Umm, ok. But why no line item showing that? He couldn't really answer that. Am I the first one that this ever happened to or just the first one to call it out? Very odd given this is a large, established business who also has other restaurants. Odd ending to an otherwise enjoyable evening!

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Calloway's is a casual, rustic place to have lunch or dinner. This is a relaxed atmosphere and…read morethey have mini golf, pool tables and driving ranges in their adjacent dwellings. Our group of six enjoyed dinner on a Saturday night. We had to wait 30 minutes for a table. Not sure if they take reservations. Our server was very pleasant. Open faced corned beef sandwich, burger, sushi, turkey club and their special grilled cheese were the items we had and everyone was happy with their meal. Prices are very reasonable and they have different dinner and brunch specials available on different days. We look forward to going back to try the driving range or to play pool. Great for families or groups.

We stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday since we were in the area. I've been here before and wanted…read moreto try it again. We waited a bit for service but it was worth it. My partner started with the wings. He said they were crispy and delicious! He then got a bacon cheeseburger and fries. The fries were an up charge from potato chips which we thought was weird. He said the burger was very dry and only came with 2 small strips of bacon. He liked the fries. I had the Cobb salad which was one of the best Cobbs I ever had. It was loaded with chicken, blue cheese, eggs, olives, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. I almost finished it but couldn't. I forgot to take pics when we were served so I took them a bit late. Overall, a good meal and we will be returning. The place is overly decorated in my opinion but that's just me. PS: please do something about the potholes in your parking lot. I had to drive like it was an obstacle course!

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